Bush and Kerry
Deadlock Among
Likely Voters

Both John Kerry and George W. Bush have taken important steps toward winning the presidency during the past month, but neither has broken ahead in a race that remains deadlocked with two weeks to go.

A new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, which has the two men tied at 48% apiece among likely voters, indicates Mr. Kerry's solid debate performances have helped him inch toward key objectives: building voter confidence in his ability to be commander in chief; narrowing the gap with President Bush on handling terrorism; and...